Argentina vs. Switzerland Quarterfinal Prediction: FIFA 2026 World Cup Odds
Reigning world champions Argentina extend their lifeline in this incredible 2026 FIFA World Cup to meet the brickhouse of Switzerland in the quarterfinals. It’s anyone’s game, and the victor will face the winner of Norway vs England in the semis, with all teams looking to inch that much closer to the World Cup final.
Kickoff is at 9:00 PM ET on Saturday, July 11, and with all the madness and drama going on in this tournament, you won’t want to miss out!
Check out our full list of live 2026 World Cup betting odds.
Argentina vs. Switzerland World Cup TV how to watch & match info
- July 11, 9:00 PM ET at Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Kansas
- Streaming on TSN, TSN GO, CTV, CTV GO, and RDS.
- Forecast in the area indicates 26°C temperatures, 80% humidity, and partly cloudy weather with 15% precipitation.
Argentina vs. Switzerland betting odds
The defending champs of Argentina come into this matchup once again as the night’s favourites at -295 odds after defying all odds two games in a row. Never count out the Swiss, though, a team that has been put through the wringer to reach +230 odds here to advance past the 2022 World Cup winners. A draw in regulation is priced at +255 odds, with the game expected to end with under 2.5 goals at -155, with the over 2.5 listed at +125.
Argentina vs. Switzerland predicted starting XI lineups
Argentina threw a curveball in their lineup for their most recent match against Egypt, with no Lautaro Martínez starting and Alexis Mac Allister playing off the left side. After another close call, Lionel Scaloni may put a fully rested Thiago Almada back on the left wing with Lautaro playing center forward in a 4-1-2-3 once again. Paredes played well and will surely see the field again, although it’s difficult to replace Fernandez, De Paul, and Mac Allister at the start.
Argentina predicted starting XI (4-1-2-3):
– Thiago Almada (LW) – Lautaro Martínez (ST) – Lionel Messi (RW) –
Enzo Fernández (CM) – Rodrigo De Paul (CM)
Alexis Mac Allister (CDM)
Switzerland endured the storm against a very resilient Colombian side after going the distance in regulation and extra time with no goals scored or allowed. They may need to rest one or two of their usual starters after an exhausting battle with the South Americans, although captain Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler are indispensable to their midfield and will likely still start for this one. Murat Yakin is expected to keep his 4-3-3 with some minor changes, especially without Manzambi up front, as the Argentines will replicate a similar attacking force to that of Colombia.
Switzerland predicted starting XI (4-3-3):
— Rubén Vargas (LW) – Breel Embolo (CF) – Dan Ndoye (RW) —
Remo Freuler (CM) – Granit Xhaka (CM) – Djibril Sow (CM)
Ricardo Rodríguez (LB) – Manuel Akanji (CB) – Nico Elvedi (CB) – Denis Zakaria (RB)
— Gregor Kobel (GK) —
Argentina FIFA World Cup odds and news
The Argentines just won’t go down without a fight, and for the last two knockout games in a row, they stared down the face of elimination and overcame adversity with game-winning goals in late extra time. Messi hasn’t just been a staple of the team’s resilience after missing two penalties this tournament but also a catalyst for success after scoring in every game he’s played. The team continues to grind out hardships, and with their recent impressive 3-2 comeback against Egypt, it’s looking nearly impossible to take out the 2022 World Cup Champions.
Even after missing two penalties, Messi leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals, and is expected to score anytime for his team at -115. Julian Alvarez hasn’t had the greatest of tournaments with zero goals to his name, yet he comes in as the next highest probable scorer alongside his captain and Lautaro Martinez at +180 odds.
Switzerland FIFA World Cup odds and news
Switzerland’s game plans have been brilliant, especially against Colombia, where they managed to snuff 15 shots, three on target, and hold the majority of possession, which they likely won’t have against Argentina. Their biggest loss was the injury to 20-year-old Johan Manzambi, their leading goalscorer with three goals and two assists, although the team showed that they can defend well in dire scenarios. Scoring against the South American giants, however, may be a different ball game.
The team now mainly relies on Breel-Donal Embolo to score their crucial goals as he’s already got two this World Cup, and he enters the match as the most likely to score for his team at +250 odds. Centre forward Cedric Itten is also looking for his first of the tourney at +300, after only playing three games so far.
Argentina vs. Switzerland player odds and props
- Lionel Messi (ARG) to score anytime (-110)
No matter what happens on the pitch, Messi is simply inevitable. As he leads this World Cup with eight goals, there’s no doubt he’ll be a difference maker once again here.
- Julian Alvarez (ARG) 2+ shots on target (+190)
Alvarez will be hungry for his first goal in this World Cup, and it could be a big one. Considering he’s put up at least one shot on target in every match he’s played so far, he’s bound to get two on target this match.
World Cup 2026 bracket and futures
- Odds to advance – Argentina (-295), Switzerland (+230),
- Odds to win the World Cup – Argentina (+400), Switzerland (+3000)
Argentina vs. Switzerland score prediction
One thing’s for sure, and that’s that the South American side will score goals, after scoring two or more goals in 11 straight games across all competitions. However, Switzerland hasn’t allowed a goal in either of its knockout-round games, which is most impressive, especially against Algeria.
The impact of the loss of Manzambi was clearly visible to the Swiss, who failed to put out many shots or score against Colombia, and could be a factor in this weekend’s matchup. But Argentina has now conceded in three straight games and is certain to allow at least one against the Swiss, regardless of who buries it.
This one’s going to extra time, and it will likely be 1-1 by the end of regulation, but expect the experienced defending champions of Argentina to tuck one away in extra time for the third game in a row and a 2-1 victory. If it goes to penalties, Emi Martinez will likely be the savior for La Albiceleste.